Director Of Operations Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a high degree of organization.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with a variety of different audiences: subordinates, peers, members of senior management, suppliers, and divisional peers.
• Demonstrated success meeting and exceeding goals, coping well with change, and maintaining composure under pressure.
• Proven track record motivating and engaging a team to produce the best results possible.
• Experience in a capital equipment manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with limited direction.
• Strong technical background.
• 7 - 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software applications.
• Driven to solve complex challenges and not afraid to get hands dirty/be hands on.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations management, business administration, or similar preferred.
• Automation industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the business, ensuring alignment across assembly, fabrication and materials group.
• Provide leadership, direction and accountability to the operations team.
• Connect internal departments and improve communication to ensure priorities, issues and decisions are clearly understood.
• Quickly identify challenges on the production floor and work with the appropriate teams to develop practical solutions.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of mechatronic machinery and automated equipment to effectively support operational decisions and machine readiness.
• Manage the production schedule and manufacturing controls to support on-time delivery and efficient use of resources.
• Monitor employee productivity, labor utilization, material usage, production costs, quality and First Time Right performance.
• Ensure machines are built to the highest quality standards while meeting customer delivery requirements and cost targets.
• Establish and maintain quality controls to ensure machines comply with internal standards and customer requirements.
• Work with engineering, supply chain and other departments to resolve issues that may affect machine quality or delivery.
• Maintain accountability for the operational P&L, including product costs, margines, labor absorption and operational expenses.
• Develop and manage short-term and long-range operational plans and budgets based on business goals.
• Monitor key operational metrics and provide monthly reporting on performance, progress and areas requiring improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, increase output, reduce costs and support profitability.
• Develop, implement and monitor operational systems, processes and standards.
• Create visibility into the goals, progress and obstacles of key operational initiatives.
• Establish and enforce operating standards, including inventory controls and procedures to prevent shrinkage.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and other departments to support the company’s business strategy.
• Build strong working relationships with department leaders, external partners and vendors.
• Maintain the overall condition and organization of the facility, including fabrication areas, warehouse space and the assembly floor.
• Oversee planned maintenance for the building, production equipment and supporting systems.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• paid time off programs
• a retirement savings plan with a company match
• a wellness program